18 Nov 1942
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1942
Page
1
Allied dispatch reports American naval success in the Solomons with heavy Japanese losses. The piece notes Axis forces pressing into Tunisia, German activity in Morocco, and Allied commands shaping the North Africa and Mediterranean fronts.
A wartime communique details Allied actions in Morocco with General Eisenhower praising General Patton’s leadership. American forces, aided by Australian and French sailors, repelled Japanese and Axis threats while securing harbors and transporting troops. The report notes naval battles near Casablanca and Guadalcanal as significant milestones in the campaign.
A fragmentary report describes a strategic Narrows called Bombe Alley between Cyrenaica and Crete. It notes British ships having difficulty passing, with references to air activity and ongoing war risks. The garbled text mentions forthcoming protective measures and uncertain outcomes of naval passages.
Fragmentary account notes German forces attacking Stalingrad being repelled in multiple sectors. Russians hold strong positions with reserves darkened by incomplete wording, while Soviet counterpressure and tank-supported actions are implied.
London reports a Royal Air Force operation against German occupied France with bombers attacking rail yards and barges near Bruges and Ostend. Weather limited large strikes but several locomotives and wagons were damaged and ships in harbour were machine gunned.
A major victory for Chinese forces at the foothills of Yi Mountain in Bhantung Province is reported as Japanese casualties reach about 5,000. The clash, described by observers as decisive, follows heavy fighting with Chinese troops and allied units in challenging terrain. Authorities caution details remain unverified amid wartime censorship.
Allied reports indicate advances within 34 miles of Buna as Australian and American units push forward. Air bombardment targets Japanese shipping and airfields while MacArthur's staff details ongoing operations in New Guinea with heavy bomber support.
London dispatch notes Eighth Army has occupied Derna on the coastal road to Benghazi and Mekili inland route. Allied columns pushed toward Benghazi with Rommel’s forces retreating. Derna lies 120 miles west of Tobruk and Mekili one third of the way to Benghazi.
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